Part-Qualified ACA Audit Trainee (Heathrow)

TN United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Part-Qualified ACA Audit Trainee to join their dynamic team in Longford. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in auditing while also engaging in wider business advisory work. You will work closely with a tight-knit team, providing client-focused services and developing essential skills in audit and accounts. The firm values collaboration and personal development, making it an ideal environment for someone passionate about advancing their career in accountancy. If you're eager to make a difference and grow within a supportive team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Studying towards ICAEW ACA qualification with at least certificate level completed.
• 1 year of audit experience is mandatory, accounts and tax experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits for various clients and industries, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Prepare basic accounts and draft corporation tax computations.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Technical competence

Adaptability

Education

ICAEC ACA qualification (certificate level completed)

AAT Level 4 qualification

Tools

Pro-audit

Caseware

CCH Accounts Production

Xero accounting

Quickbooks

Alphatax

Office 365

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Client:

Moore Kingston Smith

Location:

Longford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Description

Our team are trained to have broad experience across a range of disciplines, from audit and accounts through to tax and other advisory services, so we can support our clients cross-discipline solutions. These teams work with clients who vary in size, from sole traders to medium and large businesses, across a wide range of sectors.

This position is seeking an individual who is part-qualified in their ACA qualification. You will be part of a tight-knit team, working directly with Partners, Directors, and Managers, providing client focused and commercially aware services in an efficient and professional manner.

This role will be audit focused while getting exposure to wider business advisory work. This role includes:

• Carrying out audit/accounts and related tax assignments for clients that range in size and industry.
• You will actively promote and market the firm and its services, to attract new clients and retain and develop relationships with existing clients, with the opportunity to work across a range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the auditing of companies across a variety of industries
• The role requires some on-site auditing at our clients' offices
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of audit testing and approach when assisting the
  audit team across a wide range of sectors
• Prepare a basic set of unincorporated or company accounts with reference to the
  relevant Financial Reporting Standards/Statement of Recommended Practice and legal requirements
• Draft basic corporation tax computations
• Assist with managing client expectations and deadlines
• Provide support with drafting recommendations to management following audit fieldwork completion
• Working with other trainees to deliver assignments and assisting them with their personal development
• Attend client meetings in collaboration with the Manager / Partner
• To attend client gatherings or client seminars on an ad hoc basis and to pursue specific areas of interest
• Regular and varied internal networking, to get to know both your team and the wider firm
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of double entry/bookkeeping
• Sustains awareness of all relevant ISA requirements and Moore Kingston Smith internal policies in producing audit files (for example: correct sample size selection, working paper structure/format, etc)
• Accurately and efficiently process client accounting information using relevant software
• Using initiative to come up with innovative ideas to improve systems currently in practice with regards to client or staff matters and a platform to be heard in regular team meetings
• Assist the team with ad hoc duties to support the overall smooth running of assignments
• Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the queries and supporting the team to meet deadlines as require
• Provide support with drafting of close out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion

Who are we looking for?

• Currently studying towards the ICAEW ACA qualification, having completed at least all certificate level papers, or the AAT Level 4 qualificaton
• At least 1 year of audit experience is mandatory, with some experience in accounts and tax being desirable
• Technically competent
• Experience of Pro-audit, Caseware, CCH Accounts Production, Xero accounting, Quickbooks and Alphatax, Office 365 would be desirable
• We’re looking for people who are excellent communicators, adaptable, enjoy building relationships and are passionate about developing themselves.

For full details of the skills we look and our trainee programme, please see: Early talent | Careers in accountancy – Moore Kingston Smith (mooreks.co.uk)

At Moore Kingston Smith, we believe in the potential of people to make a positive impact, fuelled by the power of genuine understanding.

Working with small, medium and large clients, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory, tax and audit firm with expertise across multiple sectors, uniquely positioned to help people realise their ambitions.

Our London and regional teams deliver quality results locally and nationally, and worldwide alongside the Moore Global network.

Through respect, collaboration and active listening, understanding is at the heart of everything we do with our clients, colleagues and communities. We value people and projects that promote positive change for the future.